Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 118983

HMS Middleton: Strait of Hormuz

Tabled: 9 March 2026

Answered: 17 March 2026

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential impact on minehunting and disposal capability in the a) Strait of Hormuz and b) wider Gulf region of withdrawing HMS Middleton on 25th January.

Answer

Al Carns

The UK is committed to supporting our interests and the interests of our allies in the Gulf region. We collaborate closely with allies and partners to maintain an Expeditionary Mine Warfare capability – this includes the introduction of the latest autonom...

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